{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwestern High School","outOfStateSupporters":52.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8931043,"projectId":10674392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing plyometric boards for our students! Your kindness is helping us create exciting opportunities for students to build strength, improve coordination, develop balance, and enhance their overall fitness.\r\n\r\nThese boards will allow our students to participate in engaging physical activities that challenge them to push themselves, build confidence, and develop healthy habits. Your generosity helps make physical education more fun, interactive, and meaningful for every student.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' health, fitness, and success. Thank you for helping us jump toward stronger bodies, greater confidence, and brighter futures!","fullyFundedDate":1790951173702,"projectUrl":"project/jump-into-fitness-plyometric-boxes-for/10674392/","projectTitle":"Jump Into Fitness: Plyometric Boxes for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8931043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722440258797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8931043"},{"teacherId":8931043,"projectId":10530867,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our wellness area! Your generosity and kindness are helping us create a welcoming, peaceful space where students can relax, recharge, and focus on their emotional well-being. 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I can tell that this project was a needed step to making our classroom cozier and a place where students feel comforted and encouraged to challenge themselves and take risks. \r\n\r\nThe bows and strings have also helped to replace some aging equipment in our inventory. When students received these materials, they were extremely grateful. I immediately heard an improvement in their quality of sound.","fullyFundedDate":1789651701088,"projectUrl":"project/bow-bright/10519925/","projectTitle":"Bow Bright","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129729_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x198,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643815012665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosealonmusic"},{"teacherId":8129729,"projectId":7965988,"letterContent":"This project has been transformational for students ability to record their performances. We have used these stands to record recitals, practice sessions, and film content for social media. Students have gotten real works practice at being professional musicians and artists, planning which events and clips to record, and determining whether they were appropriate to post. This has helped to grow the visibility of the program and make musicians for generations to come. It has also activated students to take more ownership over their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1703104233992,"projectUrl":"project/say-cheese/7965988/","projectTitle":"Say Cheese","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129729_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x198,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643815012665","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rosealonmusic"},{"teacherId":9839477,"projectId":10101226,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. The Dance Department was able to complete a fully produced performance with the costumes you so graciously provided to the students. The Dance Faculty here in the Jim Henson Academy for Visual and Performing Arts is thankful for your support, as we do not charge our families for the cost of costumes, dance class attire, or shoes. 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As a school counselor, I work with students facing a variety of challenges, and having access to these items allows me to provide immediate support when a student comes to my office hungry, embarrassed, or in need of necessities. 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These unique students' outputs are not limited to creation of plant cell, animal cell, bacterium models, 3D diorama, research","fullyFundedDate":1766109742114,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-learners/9949231/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9504101_orig.jpg?crop=942,942,x913,y2413&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785404532338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9504101"},{"teacherId":517773,"projectId":10259257,"letterContent":"When the students first saw the giant roll of brown kraft paper and the boxes of disposable gloves, they were incredibly intrigued. \"Are we turning the art room into a crime scene lab?\" one student asked. They loved the idea of putting on gloves, which immediately made them feel like \"professional, high-stakes artists.\" The materials instantly signaled that things were about to get messy, hands-on, and exciting.\r\n\r\nWe put both items to use immediately during our recent Gel Plate Monoprinting unit. We lined every single table with the brown kraft paper. Students rolled out vibrant acrylic inks onto gel plates, layered textures using stencils, and pressed paper down to pull prints. One student accidentally knocked over a brayer covered in thick, neon pink ink. Instead of the usual panic about ruining the table, the kraft paper caught it all. The student just laughed, wiped their gloved hands, and kept on printing. By the end of the day, the kraft paper itself was covered in beautiful, accidental abstract patterns from excess ink, which we are saving to use for future collage projects!\r\n\r\nNow that our background prints are dry, we are moving into the next phase of our lesson. Students will use fine-liner pens to draw intricate botanical illustrations over their colorful monoprints. Then they will mount their finished pieces for display in our art gallery. Your generosity has given these students the freedom to experiment without fear of making a mess. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support in making these creative, messy explorations possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778276811640,"projectUrl":"project/brown-paper-packages-tied-up-with-gl/10259257/","projectTitle":"Brown Paper Packages, Tied Up with... Gloves?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hendricks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/517773"},{"teacherId":7410328,"projectId":9852338,"letterContent":"Our Library is buzzing thanks to your donation to Tech This: LEGOS and BOOKS! The students dove right into the new materials — building wild inventions, collaborating on challenges, and exploring books that spark curiosity. Your support didn't just fund supplies; it opened doors for hands‑on learning and joyful discovery. We appreciate you more than you know.\r\nStudents are using the LEGO sets to practice real problem‑solving skills—planning, building, testing ideas, and working together. Even donors who use technology at home might be surprised at how powerful these hands‑on tools are for helping students think creatively and learn through experimentation.\r\nThe new books have been just as exciting. Students who were hesitant readers are now choosing stories that match their interests, and they're reading more often and with more confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1767237992906,"projectUrl":"project/tech-this-legos-and-books/9852338/","projectTitle":"Tech This: LEGOS and BOOKS!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7410328"},{"teacherId":10397129,"projectId":9984200,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an impact on our theatre program and, more importantly, on our students. Because of your donation of materials and costumes, our production was able to come to life in a way that felt real, vibrant, and meaningful. Students were fully immersed in the world of the play, supported by costumes and design elements that helped them embody their characters with confidence. For many of them, this was their first time experiencing what it truly feels like to be part of a fully realized production, and that sense of pride and professionalism was directly made possible by your support.\r\n\r\nBeyond the stage, your contribution helped foster growth that extends far past performance. Students developed stronger collaboration skills, took ownership of their creative work, and gained a deeper understanding of storytelling through design. Costumes and materials became tools for exploration and helped students analyze time periods, character identities, and emotional expression in a tangible way. For some, this experience sparked a new passion for theatre, design, or performance, and for others, it built confidence in stepping outside of their comfort zones.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students were able to see themselves as artists, creators, and storytellers. They felt valued, supported, and inspired to push themselves further. Your donation didn't just support a play, it helped shape an experience that students will carry with them long after the final curtain call. Thank you for investing in their creativity, their education, and their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1768315715860,"projectUrl":"project/northwestern-theatre-department-presents/9984200/","projectTitle":"Northwestern Theatre Department Presents Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eubanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10397129"},{"teacherId":9753097,"projectId":10059251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. Our students in the program are using the beanbag chairs and sofa as part of our \"Sit and Reset\" area in the Therapeutic Resource Room. This space is designed to help students regulate their emotions, de-escalate, and return to class ready to learn. A daily thing that occurs in our classroom is that students who are feeling overwhelmed choose to sit on the beanbag instead of shutting down or leaving the room. After a few minutes of sitting and resetting, the students will calm down and then agree to rejoin their classmates in their classes and complete the instruction. \r\n\r\nThese resources are making a meaningful difference in helping students practice self-regulation in real time. When the couch arrived, the students were excited. My co-teacher and I had to monitor the use of both items, especially the bean bag chair. All the students expressed how comfortable and welcoming it felt. Several students shared that it made the room feel \"peaceful,\" which is exactly what we hoped to create. Their positive reactions showed us how important it is for students to have a calming environment where they feel supported. \r\n\r\nWe would like to thank you once again for these items. 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